Coaching Case Studies
I’ve coached a large number of senior executives to help them solve their own unique problems. Most were simply unaware of the improvements we could make together in their results – and their lives.
The Case Studies below reflect how I helped them – and can help you – achieve your personal and business objectives.
From Team Underperformer to Star
Jane* was quiet, subdued, and slightly apart from the team. She was underperforming, and it was important her performance improved. She was angry and fearful about losing her job.
Managing Pressure for an Individual
A profitable company had run out of money, and Helen* the (finance director) was being blamed. She was worried about losing her job and struggling to create an impact on the business and improve cash levels.
Managing Pressure for a Team
A finance team had fallen six months behind in delivering management accounts. Fines were mounting for missed tax returns. The pressure from the owner and business was increasing weekly.
Making Difficult Decisions
The relationship between Nick* (the finance director) and the managing director had deteriorated. He was feeling stressed, anxious, worried about his job and wanted to improve his relationship with his boss.
Imposter Syndrome
Edison*, a divisional Finance Director, moved from a large corporation into the finance director position of a fast-growing mid-sized company. His wider responsibilities were a culture shock, and his confidence in his abilities became a real challenge.
Building Relationships – Career Management
George*, the divisional Finance Director in a large corporation, was being denied a promotion by his manager’s peer group. He was angry, frustrated and thinking about leaving the business.
Changing Behaviour
James* (a manager) was very angry with Ken*, a team member, complaining he was making life difficult for him and not delivering on the assigned work. James was focused on how to punish Ken.
Business Strategy
Alex*, a new Managing Director, had joined a large business close to failing. He felt significant pressure from the owners and the bank to create a credible longer-term strategy whilst ensuring the business survived in the short term.
Developing Functional Goals
Benji * (the head of operations) was reluctant to create goals. He had an issue with accountability and was scared of not hitting any agreed goals.
Company Goals – Team Coaching
The leadership team struggled to create specific SMART goals aligned with their strategic direction. Trying to get agreement, let alone clearly constructed and specific goals, was proving a real challenge.
Prioritisation / Time Management
Philip* (the new Managing Director of a mid-sized UK business) struggled to prioritise conflicting demands. The business had multiple challenges. He was feeling overwhelmed.
Internal Promotion
Jane* was a functional leader and the main breadwinner for her young family. In the middle of the Covid lockdown, she had to apply for a more senior role – or face redundancy.
Leadership Style
Sarah*, a team manager, was struggling to improve her team’s performance. Her style was directive, with a strong focus on pace-setting.
Managing Company Politics
Hugh*, a senior manager, joined a large family company. It had four family owners. There was widespread rivalry, suspicion, resentment – and worse – between them.
Business Turnaround
John and Graham had built Petroplan for over 30 years and had semi-retired. But they were shocked by its deteriorating financial performance.
Avoiding Burnout
Mo, a newly promoted manager, worked late most evenings after their team had left. He was determined and ambitious.
Influencing Others
Sue, a senior marketing manager, was very good at her job. Yet her boss preferred to issue instructions. He expected Sue to deliver them and went out of her way to criticise.
Staff Retention
The company had a mix of staff from high-flyers to those very happy staying in their role for several years, progressing their career slowly. It resulted in high staff attrition high costs and generated a generally unhappy team.
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*All names have been charged to respect their privacy.